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Diesel locomotive

CEM BB 66000

Built by CAF, Alstom, CEM, SACM, Fives

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
830 kW
1,113 hp
Length
14.89 m
48 ft 10 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the CEM BB 66000

Discover the robust BB 66000 diesel locomotive, a workhorse of French rail transport.

These powerful locomotives, designed for versatility, have served the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF) with distinction.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and a power output of 830 kW, the BB 66000 is built for demanding railway operations.

Its sturdy construction, featuring a Bo'Bo' axle arrangement and a gauge of 1435 mm, ensures stability and reliability on the tracks.

Explore the specifications and see the impressive presence of the BB 66000 series locomotive.

CEM BB 66000 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBB 66400
Built byCAF, Alstom, CEM, SACM, Fives
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output830 kW1,113 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length14.89 m48 ft 10 in
Width2.98 m9 ft 9 in
Height4.26 m14 ft 0 in

Operators of the CEM BB 66000

Railway companies that have operated the BB 66000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
French National Railway CorporationSNCF BB 66000France

CEM BB 66000 photos

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